Friends of the Children is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to empowering youth who face significant obstacles through the power of mentorship. Our mission is to create generational change by providing youth with professional mentors called Friends who support them from as early as age 4 until high school graduation and beyond. Our unique model revolutionized the youth mentoring field by establishing the first and only long-term, paid mentoring program in the country.

We believe that every child has unique talents, interests, and dreams, but they often face systemic barriers that prevent them from realizing their full potential. That's where our dedicated Friends come in. Each child in our program receives a compassionate, one-on-one mentor who listens to their hopes and dreams, empowering them to set and achieve their goals.

Our Friends also create meaningful experiences that foster the development of life skills, promote healthy choices, and encourage the exploration of diverse talents and interests. We are committed to building sustained and nurturing relationships with our youth, and our results speak for themselves. Join us in making a difference and supporting the next generation of changemakers